William Williams letter, 1781 July 10, to Wales & Elderkin.

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William Williams letter, 1781 July 10, to Wales & Elderkin.

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Williams informs Wales & Elderkin that they are to deliver fourteen pounds of gun powder from their store to Peter Webb of Windham, Connecticut, by order of the Governor and Council of Safety. The powder was the property of the state and not of Wales & Elderkin. Docketed on verso with Jedediah Elderkin's statement that the powder was delivered, dated 1781 August 24.

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Williams, William, 1731-1811

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William Williams (April 8, 1731 – August 2, 1811) was an American Founding Father, merchant, a delegate for Connecticut to the Continental Congress in 1776, and a signatory to the United States Declaration of Independence. Born in Lebanon, Connecticut, Williams attained a common school education before studying theology and law at Harvard College, graduating in 1751. He continued preparing for the ministry for a year but then joined the militia to fight in the French and Indian War. After the...

Wales & Elderkin.

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